The grass isn’t greener at new firm

While most people don’t look back when they change companies, 23 percent of respondents in a recent Accountemps survey said they regretted quitting a job.

What those with regrets miss most is the people. “I left good friends/colleagues” was cited as the biggest regret by 28 percent of respondents, followed by “I left for the wrong reasons” (27 percent). A fifth of those with regrets miss the “great boss/mentor” they left behind. Others lament that they didn’t explore other opportunities with the company (12 percent) or that they didn’t ask for a promotion (4 percent) before heading out the door.

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“If you’re unhappy with your current role, carefully consider your options before you make a move you might regret later,” Michael Steinitz, executive director for staffing firm Accountemps, a Robert Half company, advised, noting professionals who carefully weigh their options before quitting a job are less likely to regret their decision.